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Lars Wingefors created Europe’s biggest gaming company with an acquisitive strategy that has attracted short sellers
Surprise move clears big roadblock to global approval of acquisition of ‘Call of Duty’ maker
Titles such as ‘Cult of the Lamb’ and ‘Trombone Champ’ prove that nimble indies can compete with big studios
UK mobile games maker builds highly profitable business on back of a seemingly commoditised property
Xbox boss Phil Spencer says store could launch as soon as next year if regulators clear Activision Blizzard deal
Not everyone will be able to win
Role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons are having a moment in the spotlight – and offer valuable lessons to the rest of the economy
Savvy Games Group secures deal as part of kingdom’s push to become top gaming hub
Competition and Markets Authority says tie-up could lead to higher prices and less choice
Publishers and developers rethink forthcoming releases after missing quarterly forecasts
Stock down as much as 20% as Paris-based games group predicts net bookings will fall by a tenth
The shares now look cheap given the strength of the company’s core brands
Beijing has granted licences to 128 new games including from foreign developers
‘Grand Theft Auto’ was no place for kids but newer titles are incorporating them as a way of adding emotional depth
Whether you like medieval mysteries, robot dinosaurs or gentle ginger cats, there’s something for you here
The benefits and excesses of political ideologies are a popular theme but honest and intelligent analysis is rare
US regulator accused game maker of violating child safety laws and manipulating players into making purchases
Fantasy games retailer’s shares jump on announcement
The Unity Technologies CEO sees artistic creativity as crucial to the success of new platforms
Newzoo predicts sector will return to growth next year and will generate over $211bn in sales by 2025
Once fast-growing $100bn industry hit by post-pandemic changes in player behaviour and drop in consumer spending
Steam Deck and cloud gaming have sparked a comeback for dedicated devices
Regulators such as the Federal Trade Commission are wary of Big Tech’s expansion into adjacent markets
Tech giant’s efforts to appease regulators runs into a more activist antitrust regime on both sides of the Atlantic
US antitrust regulator says proposed deal would let tech group suppress competition in gaming
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